• Bloomin' Rainforests (2001)

• Raging Rivers (2000)

• Earth Shattering Earthquakes (Nov 2000)

• Cracking Coasts (May 2006)

• Stormy Weather

Horrible Geography is a series of non-fiction books written. It is a spin-off from the Horrible Histories series, and is designed to get students interested in geography.

Available in the LRC.

Climate Emergency Atlas by Dorling Kindersley

Our house is on fire--it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facing planet Earth before it's too late. This unique graphic atlas tells you everything you need to know about climate change and what we can do to turn things around. Packed with facts and figures and more than 30 dynamic maps, Climate Emergency Atlas is clear and easy to understand, making it the perfect reference guide for all young climate activists.

This Book is not Rubbish by Isobel Thomas

Discover how YOU can ditch plastic, reduce rubbish and become an eco-warrior, not an eco-worrier, with 50 practical tips to really make a difference! Our planet is in peril and it needs your help! But the good news is that there are loads of easy ways that you can make a difference.

Available in the LRC.

Write an A4 summary of the use of, and importance of maps throughout history, in the UK and for the purpose of global exploration. Try to explain the impact of mapping on the modern world (if you can!)

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Unit 1 - Geographical Skills and Concepts

Write a chronology of the history of St Albans, and a summary of how its past has shaped the character of the city today.

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Unit 2 - Place, Space and the UK Economy

Write an argument about why it is important to manage deforestation in the future. What is at stake? How might it be achieved? Link it to the key geographical concept of sustainability.

Unit 3 - The Natural World

Write a report on a major UK flood event from the last ten years. What were the causes, impacts and responses? Was climate change a factor?

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Unit 4 - Rivers and Flooding

Write a summary of how China's energy consumption is changing over time. Try to focus on the causes of these changes as well.

Unit 5 - Place study - China

Listen to the Ordnance Survey's GetOutside Podcast exploring the importance of the outdoors for mental health, wellbeing and understanding nature. This includes further inspiration for using OS maps as a tool for exploration.

Unit 1 - Geographical Skills and Concepts

Listen to the BBC Sounds Podcast 'Saving Borneo's Rainforests' to enhance your understanding of the issue of illegal logging.

Unit 3 - The Natural World

Listen to the BBC Sounds Podcast 'Flooding Britain' to enhance your knowledge of flood events in the UK.

Unit 4 - Flood Risk

Listen to a Podcast on 'Changing China' to enhance your understanding of China's shifting economic structure.

Watch the BBC series 'Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession' (3 episodes) to gain an understanding of the use of maps and geography throughout history, and their somewhat sinister past.

Unit 1 - Geographical Skills and Concepts

Watch the BBC 'Wild UK' episode 1 on rivers to gain an insight into the power of the UK's rivers, and their diversity.

Unit 4 - Rivers and Flooding

Research the origins of the OS Map, and why it has been such an important system of mapping for the UK.

Unit 1 - Geographical Skills and Concepts

Research more about the history of St Albans to understand how the identity of the place and its people, and the character of the city, has been shaped by its past.

Unit 2 - Place, Space and the UK Economy

Research the threats to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Are they similar in nature to the ones you have studied in class?

Unit 3 - The Natural World

Research the Kerala Floods, India. What are the social, economic and environmental impacts.

Unit 4 - Flood Risk

Research how China is being more sustainable. Why would it be significant to reduce meat consumption in China?

Unit 5 - Place study - China

Visit the famous Stanford's bookshop in Central London - it is a long-established bookshop with a boundless selection of local and global maps plus travel writing and guidebooks.

Unit 1 - Geographical Skills and Concepts

Visit the St Albans Museum to gain a better understanding of how St Albans has changed as a 'place' over time.

Unit 2 - Place, Space and the UK Economy

Visit the Natural History Museum, and perhaps visit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition. This would provide a great insight into the interrelationships between the human and physical worlds.

Unit 3 - The Natural World

Create a topographic map using the links provided. Bring it in to show your teacher.

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Unit 1 - Geographical Skills and Concepts

Create a 'Mental Map' of your local place. Create a bird's-eye view perspective and annotate with places have great meaning to you (why are they important?).

Unit 2 - Place, Space and the UK Economy

Design and create an 'Ecosystem in a Shoebox' for a tropical rainforest. Bring it in to show your teacher. Include features of the rainforest and species of plant and animals adapted to this environment.

Unit 3 - The Natural World

Create a 3D water cycle using the following video tutorial. Bring in your completed water cycle model to show your teacher.

Unit 4 - Flood Risk

Produce a A3 case study poster outlining all you have learnt about the geography of China in this place study unit.

Unit 5 - Place Study: China